Sports Betting Industry News for April 2025

Sports Betting Industry News for Apr. 2025

The National anthem is played, while planes fly over during the Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit, Friday, April 4, 2025. Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Michigan Latest State to Investigate Prediction Markets

Michigan Gaming Control Board believes unlicensed platforms offer financial products that allow users to trade their predictions on the outcomes of sports events, sidestepping regulatory protections.

Lou Monaco - Contributor to Covers.com

Lou Monaco

Apr 11, 2025 • 20:46 ET • 4 min read

The American flag flaps in the wind above the Kansas flag on a flag pole outside the Kansas Health Institute north of the Kansas Statehouse. Jason Alatidd/Topeka Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Kansas Sportsbooks Could Go Offline After Legislature Vote

Ryan Butler - Covers

Ryan Butler

Apr 11, 2025 • 12:47 ET • 4 min read

Kansas Sportsbooks Could Go Offline After Legislature Vote

Ryan Butler

Apr 11, 2025 • 12:47 ET • 4 min read

Florida Gators players celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

March Madness Fuels 2nd-Highest Monthly Handle in New York Sports Betting History

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 16:30 ET • 4 min read

March Madness Fuels 2nd-Highest Monthly Handle in New York Sports Betting History

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 16:30 ET • 4 min read

Industry Must Reads

Arkansas and Maine Online Gambling Initiatives off the Table

Ziv Chen

Apr 12, 2025 • 09:00 ET • 4 min read

ToonieBet Named Online Casino Partner of Ottawa Senators

Jori Negin-Shecter

Apr 12, 2025 • 07:06 ET • 4 min read

The National anthem is played, while planes fly over during the Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit, Friday, April 4, 2025. Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Michigan Latest State to Investigate Prediction Markets

Lou Monaco

Apr 11, 2025 • 20:46 ET • 4 min read

Florida Gators players celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

March Madness Fuels 2nd-Highest Monthly Handle in New York Sports Betting History

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 16:30 ET • 4 min read

General Sports News

The National anthem is played, while planes fly over during the Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit, Friday, April 4, 2025. Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Michigan Latest State to Investigate Prediction Markets

Lou Monaco - Contributor to Covers.com

Lou Monaco

Apr 11, 2025 • 20:46 ET • 4 min read

Michigan Latest State to Investigate Prediction Markets

Lou Monaco

Apr 11, 2025 • 20:46 ET • 4 min read

Winner of Nevada Horse Race Tested Positive for Cocaine

Ziv Chen

Apr 11, 2025 • 14:10 ET • 4 min read

Winner of Nevada Horse Race Tested Positive for Cocaine

Ziv Chen

Apr 11, 2025 • 14:10 ET • 4 min read

The American flag flaps in the wind above the Kansas flag on a flag pole outside the Kansas Health Institute north of the Kansas Statehouse. Jason Alatidd/Topeka Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Kansas Sportsbooks Could Go Offline After Legislature Vote

Ryan Butler - Covers

Ryan Butler

Apr 11, 2025 • 12:47 ET • 4 min read

Kansas Sportsbooks Could Go Offline After Legislature Vote

Ryan Butler

Apr 11, 2025 • 12:47 ET • 4 min read

Justin Rose reacts on the 18th green during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

Justin Rose Continues to be Thorn in bet365’s Side with Masters First-Round Lead

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 09:27 ET • 4 min read

Justin Rose Continues to be Thorn in bet365’s Side with Masters First-Round Lead

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 09:27 ET • 4 min read

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Trophy after beating the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at TD Garden. Peter Casey-Imagn Images

DraftKings, Massachusetts Regulators Approve Return of Deceased Bettor's $106K in Futures Bets on Celtics

Lou Monaco - Contributor to Covers.com

Lou Monaco

Apr 11, 2025 • 09:07 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings, Massachusetts Regulators Approve Return of Deceased Bettor's $106K in Futures Bets on Celtics

Lou Monaco

Apr 11, 2025 • 09:07 ET • 4 min read

Bettor Still Waiting for $12,000 of Super Bowl LIX Winnings After PropSwap Trade

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Apr 10, 2025 • 15:54 ET • 4 min read

Bettor Still Waiting for $12,000 of Super Bowl LIX Winnings After PropSwap Trade

Grant Mitchell

Apr 10, 2025 • 15:54 ET • 4 min read

State News

Arkansas and Maine Online Gambling Initiatives off the Table

Ziv Chen

Apr 12, 2025 • 09:00 ET • 4 min read

Arkansas and Maine Online Gambling Initiatives off the Table

Ziv Chen

Apr 12, 2025 • 09:00 ET • 4 min read

The National anthem is played, while planes fly over during the Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit, Friday, April 4, 2025. Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Michigan Latest State to Investigate Prediction Markets

Lou Monaco - Contributor to Covers.com

Lou Monaco

Apr 11, 2025 • 20:46 ET • 4 min read

Michigan Latest State to Investigate Prediction Markets

Lou Monaco

Apr 11, 2025 • 20:46 ET • 4 min read

Florida Gators players celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

March Madness Fuels 2nd-Highest Monthly Handle in New York Sports Betting History

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 16:30 ET • 4 min read

March Madness Fuels 2nd-Highest Monthly Handle in New York Sports Betting History

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 16:30 ET • 4 min read

Kansas Sports Betting Market Beats Last March, Steps Back Post-Super Bowl

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Apr 11, 2025 • 15:54 ET • 4 min read

Kansas Sports Betting Market Beats Last March, Steps Back Post-Super Bowl

Grant Mitchell

Apr 11, 2025 • 15:54 ET • 4 min read

Pennsylvania Regulators Send 18 Cease-and-Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Operators

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 14:41 ET • 4 min read

Pennsylvania Regulators Send 18 Cease-and-Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Operators

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 14:41 ET • 4 min read

Winner of Nevada Horse Race Tested Positive for Cocaine

Ziv Chen

Apr 11, 2025 • 14:10 ET • 4 min read

Winner of Nevada Horse Race Tested Positive for Cocaine

Ziv Chen

Apr 11, 2025 • 14:10 ET • 4 min read

iGaming News

Arkansas and Maine Online Gambling Initiatives off the Table

Ziv Chen

Apr 12, 2025 • 09:00 ET • 4 min read

Arkansas and Maine Online Gambling Initiatives off the Table

Ziv Chen

Apr 12, 2025 • 09:00 ET • 4 min read

ToonieBet Named Online Casino Partner of Ottawa Senators

Jori Negin-Shecter - Covers

Jori Negin-Shecter

Apr 12, 2025 • 07:06 ET • 4 min read

ToonieBet Named Online Casino Partner of Ottawa Senators

Jori Negin-Shecter

Apr 12, 2025 • 07:06 ET • 4 min read

Pennsylvania Regulators Send 18 Cease-and-Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Operators

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 14:41 ET • 4 min read

Pennsylvania Regulators Send 18 Cease-and-Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Operators

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 14:41 ET • 4 min read

Contributors

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Jori Negin-Shecter - Covers

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Arkansas and Maine Online Gambling Initiatives off the Table

Ziv Chen

Apr 12, 2025 • 09:00 ET

ToonieBet Named Online Casino Partner of Ottawa Senators

Jori Negin-Shecter

Apr 12, 2025 • 07:06 ET

Michigan Latest State to Investigate Prediction Markets

Lou Monaco

Apr 11, 2025 • 20:46 ET

March Madness Fuels 2nd-Highest Monthly Handle in New York Sports Betting History

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 16:30 ET

Kansas Sports Betting Market Beats Last March, Steps Back Post-Super Bowl

Grant Mitchell

Apr 11, 2025 • 15:54 ET

Pennsylvania Regulators Send 18 Cease-and-Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Operators

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 14:41 ET

Winner of Nevada Horse Race Tested Positive for Cocaine

Ziv Chen

Apr 11, 2025 • 14:10 ET

Kansas Sportsbooks Could Go Offline After Legislature Vote

Ryan Butler

Apr 11, 2025 • 12:47 ET

VGW 'Voluntarily' Withdraws Sweepstakes Services from Delaware

Ziv Chen

Apr 11, 2025 • 11:27 ET

Justin Rose Continues to be Thorn in bet365’s Side with Masters First-Round Lead

Brad Senkiw

Apr 11, 2025 • 09:27 ET

DraftKings, Massachusetts Regulators Approve Return of Deceased Bettor's $106K in Futures Bets on Celtics

Lou Monaco

Apr 11, 2025 • 09:07 ET

Nevada One Step Closer to Criminalizing Sweepstakes Casinos

Amy Calistri

Apr 10, 2025 • 17:50 ET

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